Which of the following artificial sweetening agents are preferred for diabetic persons and people who need to control intake of calories?
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Saccharin

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Aspartame

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Alitame

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Sucralose

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Solution

The correct option is A Saccharin
Ortho-sulphobenzimide also called saccharin is excreted from the body in urine unchanged. It is entirely inert and harmless when taken. It is a zero calorie sweetener. This makes it a great choice for diabetic persons and people who need to control intake of calories. Other artificial sweeteners have some amount calories.

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Assertion (A) Artificial sweeteners are added to the food to control the intake of calories.
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Which of the following artificial sweetening agents are preferred for diabetic persons and people who need to control intake of calories? (correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)

Which of the following artificial sweetening agents are preferred for diabetic persons and people who need to control intake of calories?
(correct answer +1, wrong answer -0.25)